Description
This Tuna Salad Bagel Sandwich recipe is a delightful and satisfying choice for a quick lunch. Creamy tuna salad with a tangy kick is piled high on a toasted bagel with fresh veggies, creating a flavorful and easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
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For the Tuna Salad:
- 2 plain or everything bagels (sliced and toasted)
- 1 (5 oz) can tuna in water (drained)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 4 slices tomato
- 4 leaves romaine or green leaf lettuce
- Optional: sliced pickles or avocado
Instructions
- Tuna Salad Preparation: In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red onion, celery, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined and creamy.
- Bagel Assembly: Toast the bagel halves to your preferred doneness. Layer the bottom half of each bagel with lettuce and tomato slices. Spoon a generous portion of tuna salad on top, then add pickles or avocado if using. Cover with the top half of the bagel and press gently.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of garlic powder or a dash of hot sauce to the tuna mix.
- Swap mayo for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
